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Ras Al Khaimah : first city to offer free Covid-19 tests to international visitors |
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Business events given green light across New Zealand Business events are now permitted in Auckland , after it was announced that it would join the rest of New Zealand at Covid-19 alert Level 1 from 11.59pm on 7 October .
Level one means that social and business restrictions are lifted , however border controls remain in place . It also means that domestic travel is permitted between states .
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand ( CINZ ) chief executive , Lisa Hopkins , said : “ The announcement by prime minister Jacinda Ardern dispels all confusion about who can meet and where . We have been given the green light to meet , with the country fully opened up to domestic groups , and Aucklanders again welcome to any region .
“ Now is the time to rebuild the industry and deliver confidence back to organisers who have been holding off planning and booking their events . Our message is it is safe to hold a conference , seminar , workshop , or team recognition event . We want people
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to understand that business events are the safest type of event that can be held , backed up by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) itself .”
CINZ has opened registrations for BE Reconnected , a free industry exhibition and networking day in Auckland on 1 December aimed at “ throwing the spotlight on the NZ $ 5bn (£ 2.58bn ) sector and rekindling vital industry relationships ”.
Hopkins added : “ BE Reconnected will be an essential platform to support the sector now and beyond . It is imperative for the good of the country and for the industry that we now move forward safely , and with assurance .”
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" We have been given the green light to meet , with the country fully opened up to domestic groups , and Aucklanders again welcome to any region ."
– Conventions and Incentives New Zealand ( CINZ ) chief executive , Lisa Hopkins
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Above : A panoramic view of Auckland , with the Sky Tower and CBD visible across Waitemata Harbor
Below : Aerial view of Ras al Khaimah city coastline in the UAE
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Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE has become the first global destination to offer free PCR Covid-19 tests to guests and visitors .
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority ( RAKTDA ) and RAK Hospital are partnering to provide free ( PCR ) testing to international visitors staying in and departing from Ras Al Khaimah until 31 December 2020 . There is one free PCR test per guest .
Subsidised by RAKTDA , the free test can be taken at either RAK Hospital or at the RAK Medical Centre – Al Hamra Mall . Test reports will be made available within 12 – 24 hours .
“ It is with great pleasure that we announce the complimentary test for international visitors , as this effort will put in place an added element of safety – both for the guests staying within our
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